Abbas expects Hamas to disarm after elections

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas expects Hamas to hand in its weapons after joining the Palestinian parliament this summer, he said.

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas expects Hamas to hand in its weapons after joining the Palestinian parliament this summer, he said.

He gave no indication if he would forcefully disarm the militant group.

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